1. Introduction A work-life balance policy is the one of the much talked theory in the recent workplace environment dialogue between employers & employee. So we have to know first what it is - Work life balance is about people having a measure of control over when‚ where and how they work. It is achieved when an individual’s right to a fulfilled life inside and outside paid work is accepted and respected as the norm‚ to the mutual benefit of the individual‚ business and society. But the employers
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2003 Research Quarterly ❶y❸❹ Work/Life Balance Challenges and Solutions Nancy R. Lockwood HR Content Expert y SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SHRM Research ❶y❸❹ 2003 SHRM®Research Quarterly Abstract In organizations and on the home front‚ the challenge of work/life balance is rising to the top of many employers’ and employees’ consciousness. In today’s fast-paced society‚ human resource professionals seek options to positively impact the bottom line of their companies
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M-B2-4419 Michelle Wong M-B2-4449 Abstract Extensive research reveals that achieving work life balance can help to improve employee’s performance (Tsui‚ Pearce‚ Porter & Tripoli‚ 1997)‚ employee’s job satisfaction (Namasivayam & Mount‚ 2004) and employee’s organizational citizenship behavior‚ which incurred as a result of social exchange (Lambert‚ 2000). The increasing intensity and complexity of work with the advances in information technology and information load‚ the need for speed of
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Work-Life Balance at Google | | | | | | | | Work Life Balance Work-life balance entails a proper prioritizing between "work" ( primarily career and aspirations ) and "lifestyle" ( pertaining to leisure‚ health‚ family and personal development ) activities. Of late‚ the organizations have come to realize the importance of work-life balance to improve productivity. The research by Kenexa Research Institute (2007) showed that the companies genuinely inclined towards efforts to support
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to find a balance point between work and life. It has also analyzed the ways and solutions to find the balance point. It can be mainly divided into five dimensions according to DuBrin.A’s book HUMAN RELATIONS‚ CAREER AND PERSONAL SUCCESS: working pressure‚ target of your work‚ life management‚ time-management and time-wasting. They are all detailed ways to manage your work as well as your life‚ (including your entertainments and study) aiming to improve your efficiency not only at work‚ but in other
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HRMT3345 Literature Review – Work-Life Balance for Women Introduction Work-life balance has been a concern of those interested in the quality of working life and its role in the broader quality of life. Two factors that can influence work-life balance are autonomy in the workplace and family building. An emerging issue in work-life balance literature concerns the role of gender and the problems associated with achieving a balance between paid work and domestic responsibilities. While gender
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The current economic situation has been blamed for causing income loss‚ extended working hours and intense stress in workplaces all over the world. Due to this today people are being challenged to strike a balance between work life and family life. People are overwhelmed by the demanding careers‚ demanding families‚ a slow economy and so on. This has left people with little time for what they need and want to do. Motivation refers to the desire‚ effort and passion to achieve something (Paul
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TECHNOLOGY AND WORK LIFE BALANCE 1 Technology and Work Life Balance Human Resource Perspectives on Work Life Balance Course Technology and Work Life Balance 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………….3 OVERVIEW OF TELECOMMUTING…………………………………………………………4 BENEFITS……………………………………………………………………………………….5 CHALLENGES………………………………………………………………………………….6 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………….7 Technology and Work Life Balance
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. Do you think computers and technology have made your life/work easier? Examine the past 3-5 years and discuss the work-life balance and technology’s effect on it. Such that I am not one for a lot of socializing‚ technology has made both my life and work easier. I don’t even have to deal with the pizza person anymore. I can just place my order‚ pay for it online‚ and sign the receipt when he gets there. There is no need for scrounging up cash or having idle conversation while I wait for
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August 2011 Google: Work/Life and Being Number One From its inception as an internet search company‚ ironically Google has become a staple in all aspects of internet communication. Within the last decade‚ they have successfully transcended their business operations. For such a company to radically change the way people communicate‚ I will discuss how its diverse work/life balance programs helped them achieve there leadership position‚ and considering several factors‚ how these programs have them
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